Leptocereus assurgens subsp. assurgens
Also known as: Cereus assurgens C.Wright ex Griseb. +4 more
- Cereus assurgens C.Wright ex Griseb.
- Cereus ekmanii Werderm.
- Cereus prostratus (Britton & Rose) Werderm.
- Leptocereus ekmanii (Werderm.) F.M.Knuth
- Leptocereus prostratus Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling succulent shrub.
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Leptocereus assurgens subsp. assurgens is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in South America, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Leptocereus assurgens, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba
Base Species & Variations